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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 17h

Gil McGowan released a statement tonight on Facebook and X.

Warning Smith not to use the notwithstanding clause.

It's pretty direct.

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Gil McGowan on X: "In an emergency meeting tonight, the leaders of almost all of Alberta’s public and private unions unanimously agreed to send a message to Premier Danielle Smith, warning her not to use the Notwithstanding Clause against striking teachers. See full text of the statement below 💥👇" / X

In an emergency meeting tonight, the leaders of almost all of Alberta’s public and private unions unanimously agreed to send a message to Premier Danielle Smith, warning her not to use the Notwithstanding Clause against striking teachers. See full text of the statement below 💥👇

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kay (nick suzuki enjoyer) @linecomposition.bsky.social · 17h

fuck it heres a craig button being mad at the refs mixtape

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 5d

AIRDRIE, thank you for your solid support for #ForeverCanadian movement.

Particular shoutout to the spectacular public library for hosting our petition. Thank you!

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to the refs...
Cole Caufield on the NHL officiating tonight, in which the Oilers got 5 consecutive PPs after the Habs scored 4 unanswered even-strength goals to take the lead:

“I’m still trying to figure that out. Refs just kinda took over the game there. Kudos to them for winning it.”

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 1d

NHL ref and the Mafia too?

NBA gambling and sports rigging indictments | CNN share.google/gbQ2NCj2iZB7...

NBA coach and player among those arrested in massive mafia-linked sports rigging and gambling probe | CNN

A massive mafia-linked gambling and sports rigging probe led to the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Follow for live updates.

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 1d

three cartoon mice standing next to each other on a white background .

Alt: three blind cartoon mice standing next to each other on a white background .

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 2d

Petition to keep Alberta in Canada is really close to collecting enough signatures, but we need to have a “comfort margin” in case some signatures get rejected.

PLEASE, continue signing the #ForeverCanadian petition!!!

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Petition to keep Alberta in Canada ‘really close’ to collecting enough signatures | Globalnews.ca

Organizers of the 'Forever Canadian' petition say they are 'really, really close' to collecting enough signature to trigger a vote on the province's future in Canada.

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Laurel 🇨🇦 ♥️=🇺🇸 💙 Authoritarian RESISTER! @nana4031659.bsky.social · 5d

I have a adult Daughter, in a Group Home for adults with disabilities, she only gets $60 a week, & has to buy clothes & personal stuff like shampoo, soap, Haircuts, Clothes, Shoes, Boot's etc.
She was so excited when the Federal Government said they were giving her an extra $200

Until UCP TOOK IT⁉️🥺

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2d

IT'S ON!

On the same day that teachers are rallying in record numbers on the steps of the legislature...

Demetrios Nicolaides is officially the target of an approved recall petition!

16,006 signatures needed starting now!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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John Dupuis @dupuisj.bsky.social · 2d

No shit, Sherlock.

Free vaccines cheaper than consequences of low vaccination rate: Alberta Medical Association

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Free vaccines cheaper than consequences of low vaccination rate: Alberta Medical Association

If saving money is the Alberta government’s priority, the most cost-effective route is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine widely and freely – not charging $100 for it, says the Alberta Medical Associat...

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 1d

Much like her self-enriching greedy "realistic approach" to healthcare?

www.scribd.com/document/827...

Statement of Claim (Mentzelopoulos) | PDF | Cerebrospinal Fluid | Due Diligence

Athana Mentzelopoulos is suing Alberta Health Services and the Minister of Health for wrongful termination after being fired without notice during a Zoom meeting on January 8, 2025. She alleges that h...

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Angie Jackson 🇨🇦 @angiejackson.bsky.social · 2d

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 2d

The darkness was temporary and these pictures look darker than it was live.

a girl with long blonde hair is surrounded by candles

Alt: a girl with long blonde hair is lighting candles

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 2d

Another Australian coal company has announced that it has reached a settlement ($95 million)with the GoA over its compensation claims due to Alberta's coal policy flip flops.
Once again this info comes to AB taxpayers from the company website.
No disclosure from the GoA.
#abpoli #cdnpoli

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 2d

This is the narrative that needs to haunt Premier Smith and the UCP.
Mismanagement. Incompetence. Wasting taxpayer dollars. And zero benefit to Albertans.
#abpoli #cdnpoli

Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 2d

No money for our kids & teachers, but millions in tax $$$ for hand-counting ballots, partisan license plates, Turkish Tylenol, useless masks, private surgical facilities, US prayer breakfast trips, and…coal lawsuits?

Alberta, you tired of Danielle’s UCP?

#abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #ableg #Alberta #yeg

🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 2d

Might as well just burn money instead of coal www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 11d

When politicians make guarantees, they must be held accountable. Albertans were promised no out-of-pocket costs for healthcare — no exceptions. A $100 vaccine fee isn’t just a bill, it’s a broken promise. #Alberta #Accountability #HealthCare #AxeTheCaxTax #ABleg #ABpoli

A mock greeting card styled as an official government communication from Alberta. On the left side of the open card is a fake invoice labeled “Government of Alberta” with the provincial crest at the top. The address reads “Alberta Health, 10025 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G.” The heading says “INVOICE – ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE,” with details showing a charge of $100 for a COVID-19 vaccination administrative fee. A large red rubber stamp diagonally across the invoice reads “RETURN TO SENDER” in bold block letters. Below, faint text clarifies “SAMPLE – SATIRE / NOT OFFICIAL.”

On the right-hand side, a printed letter is addressed to “Premier Smith.” The text reads:

Dear Premier Smith,
In April 2023, you made Health Care Guarantee, assuring Albertans that no one would ever have to pay out of pocket to see their doctor or receive the medical treatment they need — no exceptions.

I recently received a $100 administrative bill for a COVID-19 vaccine.

In the spirit of your promise, I am therefore returning this bill to your office for correction.

A Tax-Paying Albertan

The card combines political satire and protest imagery, criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for an alleged contradiction between a public healthcare promise and a supposed out-of-pocket vaccine fee. The “RETURN TO SENDER” stamp symbolizes the sender’s rejection of the bill and their demand that the government honor its guarantee of no-cost healthcare. The overall tone is formal, ironic, and defiant, intended to highlight perceived inconsistency in provincial healthcare policy while emphasizing that the image is parody, not an authentic government document.

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 3d

a man says " the math seems to check out "

Alt: Will Farrell says " the math seems to check out "

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine tRump without his McDs and see how long he keeps his policy...

a large mcdonald 's hamburger with the words " i 'm lovin ' it " on it

Alt: a large mcdonald 's hamburger with the words " i 'm lovin ' it " on it

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 3d

Monty will. Tandem Vezina trophy coming up...

a hockey player with the number 21 on his jersey

Alt: Dobes stonewalling penalty shot

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Canadian Cynic @canadiancynic.bsky.social · 4d

Dear Canada Border Services Agency: Can you assure us that you will not allow any convicted felons or adjudicated rapists into the country to watch the World Series?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

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Dave Martin @albertandave.bsky.social · 3d

a man with a mustache says but why in yellow letters

Alt: Jack Black as Nacho with a mustache says "but why?"

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

From the DM’s…

If a sign of a healthy thriving organization after it has been disintegrated by a premier is an inability to maintain executive level staff…

AHS is doing great!

Otherwise…

Dani’s having a harder and harder time finding people to steer ships into icebergs…

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 3d

UCP - “We must get rid of vote tabulators to make sure that every vote is counted!”

Election 2025 - “Ok, but did we count every vote?”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 3d

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"It was supposed to be an investigation that would spare the Alberta government from having to call a public inquiry into procurement issues in the health-care system.
Instead, the report from retired Judge Raymond Wyant has strengthened the case for a public inquiry. "

Breakenridge: Judge's report on AHS highlights need for more clarity

The government is claiming some vindication, but there are enough unanswered questions here that this can’t be the final word on the matter.

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